Attell, Caesar : Jews In Sports @ Virtual Museum

Attell, Caesar

The oldest of three boxing brothers, Caesar's younger siblings were Abe Attell and Monte Attell, both world champions. One can forgive Caesar for not attaining the same heights during his brief career in the early 1900s.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. December 29, 1880 - d. October 1979

Career Highlights:
In 1900, Caesar's younger brother, Abe Attell stepped into the ring and became a professional fighter. Nicknamed "Two and a Half," Caesar soon followed Abe and in November 1902, he fought featherweight Aurelio Herrera in Oakland, California but was knocked out in the third round.

Origin:
San Francisco, California


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